HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.014-03 RESOLUTION N0'14
(SERIES OF 2003)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE SOUTH ASPEN
STREET SUBDIVISION/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
INCLUDING SUBDIVISION, GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUOTA SYSTEM
(GMQS) EXEMPTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF A DEMOLISHED MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING,
REZONING TO L/TR WITH A PUD OVERLAY, AND A SPECIAL REVIEW TO
ESTABLISH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARKING REQUIREMENTS ON
THE PROPERTY TO BE DESCRIBED AS PARCELS 1, 2, AND 3, OF THE
SOUTH ASPEN STREET SUBDIVISION/PUD, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF
ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Parcel No. 2735-131-13-001 (Parcel 1)
Parcel No. 2735-131-14-003 (Parcel 2)
Parcel No. 2735-131-23-001 (Parcel 3)
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from Aspen Land Fund II, LLC, owner, represented by Vann Associates, LLC,
requesting approval of a Final Planned Unit Development Plan including requests for
Subdivision, Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) Exemptions for Affordable
Housing and reconstruction of a demolished multi-family building, Rezoning to L/TR,
and Special Review to establish the off-street parking requirements for the property
described as,
Parcel 1: Block 6 of the Eames Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen,
Parcel 2: Lots 7-12, Block 11, Eames Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen,
Parcel 3: Lots 13-20, Block 11, Eames Addition to the City and Townsite of
Aspen; and,
WHEREAS, the development property consists of three (3) parcels zoned L/TR
and R-15 with a Lodge and PUD Overlay; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.310, Map and Text
Amendments; Section 26.445, Planned Unit Development; Section 26.470, Growth
Management Quota System; Section 26.480, Subdivision; and, Section 26.590, the City
Council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the land use requests made by the
Applicant during a duly noticed public hearing after taking and considering comments
from the general public, and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Community Development Director, and relevant referral agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has reviewed and considered
the development Proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as
identified herein and recommended approval With conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the development
proposal meets or exceeds all applicable development standards and that the approval of the
development proposal, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and elements of the
Aspen Area Community Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this resolution
furthers and is necessary for the promotion ofpublic health, safety, and welfare.
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public heating on May 6th, 2003, the
Planning and Zoning Commission opened and continued the public hearing to May 20th,
2003; and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on May 20th, 2003, the
Planning and Zoning Commission opened and continued the public hearing to June 3rd,
2003; and,
WHEREAS, during a public heating on June 3rd, 2003, the Planning and Zoning
Commission took public comments and app~;oved Resolution No. 14, Series of 2003, by a
three to zero (3-0) vote, recommending that City Council approve with conditions, the South
Aspen Street PUD and its associated land use requests; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that City Council rezone the land to be
described as Parcel 1, Parcel 2, and Parcel 3, of the South Aspen Street Subdivision/PUD,
City and Townsite of Aspen, to L/TR (Lodge/Tourist Residential) with Planned Unit
Development (PUD) overlay.
Section 2
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code,
the Planning and Zoning Commission further recommends that City Council approve the
South Aspen Street Final PUD Plan, which includes application for Final PUD, Subdivision,
Growth Management Quota System Exemptions (GMQS) for Affordable Housing and
for the reconstruction of the multi-family building to be demolished (Mine Dump
Apartments), and for Special Review to establish the off-street parking requirements for
the development of fourteen (14) free market town homes and seventeen (17) affordable
housing units subject to the following conditions:
t A Subdivision/PUD Agreement shall be recorded at the Pitkin County
Clerk and Recorder's Office within 180 days of the final approval by City
Council and shall include the following:
a. The information required to be included in a PUD Agreement,
pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.445.070(C).
2. A Final PUD Plan and Subdivision Plat shall be recorded at the Pitkin
County Clerk and Rec0rder's Office within 180 days of the final approval
granted by City Council and shall include:
a. A final plat meeting the requirements of the Community
Development Engineer and showing easements, encroachment
agreements and licenses with reception numbers for physical
improvements, and the location of utility pedestals.
b. An illustrative site plan of the project showing the proposed
improvements, landscaping (including all plantings, species.
numbers, and locations), parking, and the dimensional requirements
as approved.
c. A drawing representing the project's architectural character.
d. A revised drainage plan and report, including an erosion control
plan, shall be prepared by a Colorado licensed Civil Engineer, in
which dry wells will only be allowed to handle runoff from
foundation drains, parking garage ramps, and roof drains. All other
runoff shall be directed towards the City's storm water system.
e. A revised infi'astructure plan indicating that all road improvements
shall be crowned. The plan shall also indicate that there shall be no
super-elevated curves permitted. Juan Street and South Garmisch
Street (to the extent of Parcel 1 's street frontage) shall be widened to
27 feet as measured from the outer edges of the curbs. The
minimum slope of Juan Street shall be .75%.
3. The following dimensional requirements of the PUD are approved and
shall be printed on the Final Illustrative Plan:
Dimensional Proposed Development
Requirement
Minimum Lot Size 6,000 sr.
Lot Area Per Dwelling 1,100 sr. per bedroom (81 bedrooms on
Unit 89,127 sr. of lot area that applies to density
calculations)
Minimum Lot Width 60 feet
Front Yard Setback 10 fi. per parcel ~
Side Yard Setback 5 ft. per parcel
Rear Yard Setback 10 fi. per parcel
Maximum Height 28 feet except where deed restricted
Percent of Open Space 27% (cumulative over all 3 parcels) '
Allowable External .83:1 (73,381 sf. cumulative over all three
FAR parcels)
AH Off-Street Parking 30 Parking Spaces (2 spaces for each dwelling
unit of 2 or more bedrooms, and 1 space for
each one bedroom and studio unit)(cumulative
over all three parcels)
Free Market Off-Street 28 Parking Spaces (2 spaces for each dwelling
Parking unit of 2 or more bedrooms, and 1 space for
each one bedroom and studio unit)(cumulative
over all three parcels)
4. The building permit application shall include the following:
a. A copy of the final recorded Ordinance.
b. The conditions of approval printed on the cover page of the building
permit set.
c. A completed tap permit for service with the Aspen Consolidated
Sanitation District.
d. A tree removal permit as required by the City Parks Department and
any approval from the Parks Department Director for off-site
replacement or mitigation of any removed trees.
e. A detailed ventilation plan of the parking garage ventilation system
prepared by an engineer that specializes in the design of ventilation
and heating systems.
fi A fugitive dust control plan which includes proposed construction
fencing, watering ofhanl roads and disturbed areas, daily cleaning of
adjacent paved roads, construction speed limits, and other measures
necessary to prevent windblown dust fi.om crossing the property line
g. A letter from the primary contractor to the Community Development
Director stating that the conditions of approval have been read and are
understood.
h. All tap fees, impacts fees, and building permit fees shall be paid prior
to building permit issuance. If an alternative agreement to delay
payment of the Water Tap and/or Parks Impact fee is finalized, those
fees shall be payable according to the agreement.
'~' i. A State of Colorado Storm Water Management (Erosion Control)
Permit because the land area of the development is over an acre.
~ j. A PM-10 mitigation plan for review and approval by the
Environmental Health Department or a cash-in-lieu payment in the
amount to be calculated by the City Environmental Health Director.
5. The Applicant shall abide by all noise ordinances. Construction activity is
limited to the hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday thru Saturday.
6. The Applicant shall agree that there will be no construction material or
dumpsters stored on the public rights-of-way unless a temporary
encroachment license is granted by the City Engineer. In addition, the
Applicant shall submit a full set of construction management plans as pan
of the building permit application, and the management plans shall include
a noise, dust control, and construction traffic and construction parking
management plan which addresses, at a minimum, the following issues:
a. Defining the construction debris hauling routes and associated
impacts on local streets; and,
b. Construction parking mitigation, except for essential trade truckS, no
other personal trucks are to be parked in the area around the site. The
city encourages that site workers be shuttled in from the airport
parking area.
~ 7. The Applicant shall complete (prior to any of the remodel work, including
removal of drywall, carpet, tile, etc.3 the Building Department's asbestos
checklist, and if necessary, a person licensed by the State to do asbestos
inspections must conduct an inspection. The Building Department cannot
s~gn any building permits until they get this report. If there is no asbestos,
the demolition can proceed. If asbestos is present, a licensed asbestos
removal contractor must remove it in accordance with the applicable
regulations.
8. The Applicant shall not track mud onto City streets during construction.
A washed rock or other style mud rack must be installed during
construction.
9. The Applicant shall comply with the City of Aspen Water System
Standards, with Title 25, and with applicable standards of Title 8 (Water
Conservation and Plumbing Advisory Code) of the Aspen Municipal
Code, as required by the City of Aspen Water Department. The Applicant
shall enter into a Water Service agreement.
10. The Applicants shall at their sole expense install a new eight (8) inch
water line within South Garmisch Street and Juan Street. In addition, the
Applicant shall abandon the existing six (6) inch water line that exists in
South Garmisch and Juan Street. The point ofbegirming for the main
replacement on South Garmisch Street shall be the existing valve complex
(serving the Barbee PUDI north of the intersection of Dean and Garmisch.
This is approximately 80 feet further north of the point ofbeginmng
shown on the schematic utility plan dated June 21, 2002.
11. The Applicant shall also schedule the abandonment of the existing water
taps prior to applying for new water taps.
12. The Applicant shall comply with the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation
District's roles and regulations. If new sewer lines are required, then the
existing service must be excavated and disconnected at the main sewer
line. No clear water connections (roof, foundation, perimeter drains) shall
be allowed to drain te ACSD lines. All improvements below grade shall
require the use of a pumping station. The Applicant shall install an oil and
sand separator in the parking garage that meets the Aspen Sanitation
District's standards. In addition, the Applicant shall enter into a shared
service agreement if more than one unit is served by a single service line.
13. Elevator shaft drains shall flow thru an oil and sand interceptor.
14. The Applicant shall fund proportionate costs associated with the
development for the replacement of the main sanitarY sewer lines located
in S. Aspen Street, Dean Street. and near the Post Office.
15. The Applicant shall enter into a main line extension and collection system
agreement with the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation Distric! prior to
applying for building permits for the developmem.
16. The Glycol containment areas must be approved by the Aspen
Consolidated Sanitation District prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy on any of the units within the development.
17. The Applicant shall at their sole expense replace the existing substandard
sewer line located in the alley of Block 61 between S. Garmisch and First
Street in First Street.
18. The Applicant shall extend the existing storm water sewers south on both
S. Aspen Street and S. Garmisch Street as far as Dean Avenue.
Additionally, the Applicant shall extend the existing storm sewers to the
Dean Avenue/S. Aspen Street intersection and to the Dean Avenue/S.
Garmisch Street intersection. As required by the City Engineering
Department, catch basins shall be installed at these intersections.
19. All landscaping in the public right-of-way shall meet the requirements as
set forth in Municipal Code Chapter 21.20, Trees and Landscaping on
Public Pdght-of~Way. Any landscaping in the public right-of-way shall be
approved by the City Parks Department prior to installation. The
Applicant shall also obtain a revocable encroachment license from the
City Engineering Department prior to installation of any landscaping or
improvements in the public right-of-way. All plantings along the edge of
the subject properties or within the public right-of-way shall be ora size
and a species that will not require major maintenance (pruning, trimming
due to over growth) by the City or the degeloper.
20. All exterior lighting shall meet the City of Aspen Lighting Code
requirements set forth in Land Use Code Section 26.575.150, as may be
amended from time to time.
21. The Applicant shall pay a proportional amount Of the applicable school
land dedication fees as determined by the City of Aspen Zoning Officer
prior to building permit issuance on each of the units~
22. All affordable housing units to be constructed on Parcel 3 of the PUD
shall obtain certificate of occupancies prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy on any of the free market units within the development. In
addition, the free market units on Parcel 2 shall not be issued Certificates
of Occupancy until all of the affordable housing units on Parcel 2 have
received Certificates of Occupancy. The free market units on Parcel 1
shall also not be issued Certificates of Occupancy until the affordable
housing units on Parcel 1 have received Certificates of Occupancy.
23. The Applicant shall convey an undivided fractional interest (one-tenth of
one percent) in the ownership of the deed restricted employee housing
units to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority for the purpose of
complying with the Colorado Supreme Court Decision regarding rent
control legislation. To satisfy the rent control issue, the Applicant may
submit an alternative option acceptable to the City Attorney.
24. The Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Aspen/Pitkin County
Housing Authority and the City of Aspen from any claims, liability, fees
or similar charges related to ownership in the deed restricted affordable
housing units.
25. The mix of affordable housing categories shall be as follows:
2-1 Bedroom Category 1 Units
2-1 Bedroom Category 2 Units
2-3 Bedroom Category 1 Units
7-3 Bedroom Category 2 Units
4-3 Bedroom Category 3 Units
26. The deed restrictions on the affordable housing units shall be filed in
conjunction with an application to condominiumize the free market units
but prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on any of the units
within the development. The deed restrictions shall meet the following:
a. The deed restrictions on the affordable housing units shall be
defined by the rental price terms in the AsperffPitkin County
Affordable Housing Guidelines in affect at the time of Final PUD
approval.
27. The Applicant shall record a housing replacement agreement which sets
forth the terms and conditions by which the replacement housing will be
provided prior to demolishing the Mine Dump Apartments.
28. The most recent tenants of the Mine Dump Apartments who meet the
Affordable Housing Guidelines for the proposed units shall be granted
first priority through an internal lottery at the time of the initial rental of
the replacement affordable housing traits.
29. The Applicant shall erect signage and install pavement marking on Juan
Street that prohibits on-street parking.
30. The Applicant or their successors or assigns shall maintain the common
driveway between Parcels 2 and 3.
F'~ 31. The Applicant shall install an adequate fire alarm system throughoul the
development as determined by the Fire Marshal. The Applicant shall also
install fire sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers that meet the
reqmrements of the Fire Marshal. The Applicant shall meet with the Fire
Marshal prior to building permit issuance to review alarms and sprinkler
system plans
32. Soil nails shall not be allowed within or under the public right-of-way.
33. The Applicant shall submit financial assurance in an amount and form
acceptable to the City Engineer for excavation in the public right-of-way.
34. The Applicant shall provide a form of mitigation approved by the City
Engineer for increased vehicular traffic on South Aspen Street. causing a
revocation of the road's 15-year pavement warranty that results from
accelerated road deterioration. The Applicant shall be proportionately
reimbursed by future developments that cause a substantial increase in
vehicle trips on the portion of South Aspen Street that is subject to the 15-
year pavement warranty.
35. The Applicant shall either provide a twenty-five (25) foot wide improved
public access way with drive-on, slanted-face curbs and a stabilized
shoulder on Dean Avenue for vehicular access into Parcel 1 's affordable
~, housing units, or provide a thirty (30) foot wide improved public access
c way with a parallel parking strip on ro the north and curb and gutter on
both sides of Dean Avenue. The improvements in Dean Avenue shall be
designed and constructed to meet the standards of thc City Engineering
Department. The Applicant shall construct the parallel parking lane
provided that it can be accommodated without removing the Aspen trees
that exist on the north side of the proposed access way.
36. The City Engineering Department recommends that the Applicants obtain
flood insurance for the proposed units if available.
37. The Applicant shall install tree sawng construction fences around the drip
line of any trees to be saved.
a. The City Forester or his/her designee must inspect this fence before
any construction activities commence.
No excavation, storage of materials, storage of construction
equipment, construction backfill, foot or vehicular traffic shall be
allowed within the fenced drip line.
38. A native vegetation protection fence shall be installed on the western
property boundary of Parcels 1 and 2 between Parcels 1 and 2 and the
~ Barbee Family Subdivision Property. The fence shall be installed and
inspected by a City of Aspen Parks Department Representative prior to
construction. There shall be no storage of construction materials, back fill.
tools, or construction traffic beyond this protective fence. There also shall
be no excavation or disturbance of the native area beyond this protective
fence.
39. The Applicant or their successors or assigns shall maintain the Open
Space on the site including the Park proposed on Parcel 1.
40. Pet waste stations shall be installed in the Park.
Section 3:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the
development proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public heating or
documentation presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, are
hereby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied
with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized entity.
Section 4:
This resolution shall not effect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement
of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or
amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such
prior ordinances.
Section 5:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of
the remmnmg portions thereof.
APPROVED BY the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Aspen on this 3rd day
of June, 2003.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Jasmine Tygre, Chair
ATTEST:
F'~ ~/~ckie Loth~an, Deputy City Clerk